Brandi started at the Ripon Commonwealth Press in April 2017. She was born and raised in Waupun, where she played lots of volleyball. Brandi is a proud dog mom to her Labrador mix, Daisy May, and loves to spend her time taking her for walks. She also enjoys camping, being with her family and going to car shows with her boyfriend. Brandi now lives in Ripon, and working at the Commonwealth Press is helping her learn about the many businesses and events that Ripon has to offer.

Diane Smith has been a receptionist for the Ripon Commonwealth Press since 2016. She is a registered nurse and has worked at Ripon Medical Center for about 25 years. Smith has two children, and enjoys spending time with them when they aren't busy. When not working or with family, Smith volunteers at RMC and for other organizations. She also enjoys crafting, outdoor activities and hanging out with friends.

Heather Shaver has been managing carriers and circulation of The Express and the Ripon Commonwealth Press since 2013. She ensures everything is scheduled and delivered in a timely manner. Heather is also the Commonwealth's main receptionist and one of its actuaries. In her spare time, Heather likes to camp and attend sporting events.

Ian Stepleton has been with the Ripon Commonwealth Press since September 2000. Although a native of the San Francisco area, he is a graduate of Ripon College, and has lived here for more than 20 years. He is a member Ripon Noon Kiwanis service club and is active in his church. He also is a former member of the Little White Schoolhouse, the Ripon United Way and Riponfest boards of directors. Starting with fall 2016, he also is an adjunct professor of journalism at Ripon College, and advisor to the college's newspaper, the College Days. When not working, he enjoys kayaking, hiking, cycling and spending time with his family.

Jonathan Bailey has been covering Ripon sports, as well as general news assignments, for the Ripon Commonwealth Press since the fall of 2011. He is a 2010 Ripon College graduate and a former reporter/photographer for The Green Laker, a summer publication produced by the Ripon Commonwealth Press. Jonathan now serves as the editor of the Green Laker and has been in that role since coming to the paper. In his free time, he likes to watch and attend professional sporting events, play video games and go on trips with his wife, Alicia.

Lisa Lingafelt has been in the production department for the Ripon Commonwealth Press since 2007. She comes in part-time to do the mock up of the Ripon Commonwealth Press, Green Laker and other publications the old-fashioned way: paste-up. With Lisa's skill for puzzles, the newspaper is laid out according to the wants and needs of the production, sales and editorial departments. While not doing puzzles, Lisa enjoys spending time with her friends & neighbors fishing & relaxing.

Maic D'Agostino has been writing and doing photography for the Ripon Commonwealth Press since 2016, primarily covering Ripon education news, crime & courts, and the Green Lake area. Originally from Ohio, he and his family moved to Ripon in 2012. He worked at Ripon College for several years before joining the Commonwealth. When not working, he cooks, writes poetry, studies baseball, plays ukulele, reads all kinds of things and hangs out with his family.

Steve Wendt has been an advertising representative for the Ripon Commonwealth Press since 2011. He graduated with honors from
Milton College, lettering in basketball all four years. Away from the job, Steve enjoys volunteering with the Ripon Chamber Marketing Committee, Waupun Truck-N-Show, camping, attending area basketball games, singing with the United Men of Praise & Church Choir, traveling to see family and spending time with his four grandchildren.

Tami Conlon has been a member of the design team at the Ripon Commonwealth Press since 1999. She was born and raised in Ripon and enjoys the small town. She is a member of Beta Sigma Phi Omicron Master chapter in Ripon, is a member of the Silver Creek Sno-Odders Snowmobile Club, is active in her church and also finds time to coach the Ripon High School football cheer team and the Ripon Cheer and Stunt competitive team. In her spare time, Tami enjoys spending time with her family and friends snowmobiling, on the water or in nature.

Tim’s career in the printing and publishing business began with cleaning up around the plant in the early 1970s.After graduating in 1981 from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, Tim moved to the Twin Cities where he helped oversee a system of 12 Montessori pre-schools. He then spent five years as editor of a four-edition weekly newspaper until his father invited him home to publish the Ripon Commonwealth Press.Under Tim’s guidance, the publishing division of Ripon Printers now includes The Express, a 17,000-circulation shopper, a 128-page annual community guide and the expansion of an existing summer vacation tabloid, the Green Laker. The Express has won numerous awards for its advertising excellence from the state’s shopping-guide association. The state’s newspaper association, for which Tim has served as president, has named the Ripon Commonwealth Press the best weekly newspaper in the state for three of the past 15 years. He is president of the Thrasher Opera House board of directors and plays in the classic rock horn band, Groove Syndicate.

Todd Sharp has been an ad representative for the Ripon Commonwealth Press since 2012. Sharp uses 35 years of advertising, copywriting, design and marketing experience to benefit business owners. He enjoys silent sports, woodworking, cooking and travel, and is a member of the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce, Green Lake Country Visitors Bureau and the Cirrus High School Boards. Sharp has one son – heading off to college this fall.